To reach Columbia, South Carolina in this distance one would set out from Waiotapu Forest bearing 68° or ENE and follow the great circles arc to approach Columbia, South Carolina bearing 61.3&deg or ENE .

Columbia, South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) whereas Waiotapu Forest has a marine west coast climate (Cfb).

Columbia, South Carolina is in or near the subtropical moist forest biome whereas Waiotapu Forest is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome.

The annual average temperature is 5.6 °C (10.1°F) warmer.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 9.8 °C (17.6°F) more in Columbia, South Carolina. The continentality subtype is semicontinental as opposed to barely hyperoceanic.

Total annual precipitation averages 135 mm (5.3 in) less which is equivalent to 135 l/m² (3.31 US gal/ft²) or 1,350,000 l/ha (144,324 US gal/ac) less. About 1 as much.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 5° higher in Columbia, South Carolina than in Waiotapu Forest.